ILOILO: HEART of the PHILIPPINES

As part of its commitment to deliver service of greater value and to give its partners a safety net in the event of an emergency. The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo launched the ASSURE Card – the first hospital-initiated emergency prepaid card here on July 28. The launching event was held at The Medical City Clinic Iloilo located at the 2nd Floor Annex of Festive Walk Iloilo and was graced by local media and bloggers and TMC Iloilo Corporate Partners.   TMC Iloilo Assure Emergency Prepaid Health Card was officially unveiled by TMC Iloilo Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo, TMC Iloilo Patient Partner  Lilia Biñas, and TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa. The said event was highlighted with the unveiling of the three tiers of the ASSURE Emergency Prepaid Health Card led by TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo, and TMC Iloilo Patient Partner Charm Pauline Ann Onday.  Onday noted that the ASSURE

Adding to its portfolio in Iloilo, Profriends introduces Monticello Intimo, a project designed to offer a secure and close-knit community. This 8.6-hectare project in Brgy. Pandac in Pavia is accessible to various establishments such as schools, a hospital, and market, as it is located along the main highway of Pandac. Families living in this gated subdivision will enjoy the benefits of being in a green and exclusive community.  “Families living in Monticello Intimo can expect to enjoy the closeness brought by the neighborhood. The project aims to build an intimate community where friendship develops and families grow closer for a lasting relationship,” shares Iloilo Business Unit Head Pau Jaen-Villagante.  Monticello Intimo features a multi-purpose hall and an open court, perfect for family functions and community activities. It has a secured entrance gate that leads to various locators in Pavia and nearby towns.  The offering of Monticello Intimo is part of Profriends’ Road to 25, to

Since Profriends launched its first project outside Cavite in 2007, Iloilo has been the second home of the property developer in its mission of creating communities to transform the lives of Filipino families. The then quiet municipality of Pavia has become a bustling town just a few years after Profriends bravely invested in two initial projects in the area: Parc Regency Residences and Monticello Villas. “We have actively participated and witnessed the development of this town (Pavia). It is nice for us to have started here and grow with it,” says Kathleen Choa, President of Profriends. True enough, Pavia has since counted many locators following the success of these Profriends communities. Parc Regency Residences, for instance, was first to introduce an extra open space, which is the linear park, adjacent to its houses. This became the standard for the property developers to offer ample space for family and community activities in its projects. Parc Regency Residences boasts of ha

Are you tired of conforming to rigid hotel check-in schedules? Look no further! RHR is excited to announce the nationwide expansion of the Go Go Go promo across its local portfolio. Giving you the ultimate freedom to enjoy a 24-hour round-the-clock stay period at all Go Hotels, Summit, and Grand Summit properties across the Philippines. Break free from the constraints of traditional check-in times and unlock a new level of convenience and personalization. With GO 24/7, you get to decide when your stay begins, allowing you to maximize every moment of your trip, no matter what time you arrive. It's time to seize control of your travel experience and embrace the unparalleled flexibility offered by GO 24/7. With prices starting at Php1,600++, travelers can customize their itineraries and make the most of their stay. “Our homegrown brands Go and Summit hotels, even during the pandemic have been providing a genuine brand of Filipino hospitality. This time, we would like to elevate this f

Profriends, the developer of Parc Regency Residences, Monticello Villas, and Merrydale Homes in Iloilo, celebrates its 16 th year in Western Visayas by holding Parc Familia Fiesta.  The month-long festivity kicked-off with a series of music entertainment dubbed as “Acoustic Night at the Parc,” participated in by homeowners and Profriends employees. The nights of open mic singing brought joy to the attendees. Highlight of the celebration is a day filled with activities starting off with the first ever Community Fun Ride, where registered cyclists got to stretch their legs and happily routed the roads of Amparo, Pal-agon and Angela Avenue summing up a 10-kilometer distance. This event brought more happiness as top finishers received fun prizes and recognition after the bicycle ride. “It’s a fun event for the family and a healthy way of bonding with your neighbors and friends,” shared one homeowner who was happy to participate in the event. Following this activity, teams competed agains

Iloilo City, the educational center of Western Visayas, is hosting the 2023 State Universities and Colleges (SUC) Fair at SM City Iloilo from July 10 to 13, 2023.   Leading the region’s state universities and colleges in hosting SUC Fair 2023 is West Visayas State University (WVSU) under the stewardship of its president, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz.  Anchored on the theme, “Navigating the Global Academic Landscape through Innovations, Cultural and Arts Preservation and Higher Education Quality”, the event is also part of CHED’s anniversary celebration. According to CHED Region 6 director, Dr. Raul C. Alvarez Jr., through the SUC Fair, CHED hopes to propagate the best practices of SUCs, especially their innovations and researches. “We hope that our visitors from all around the country and our local government units could benefit through technology transfer. Our SUCs have many inventions ad researches especially in agriculture and fisheries. I hope mapansin sang aton mga stakeholders and in